Martin Brodeur's 2012-13 NHL season might begin in Europe. As the NHL moves closer to locking out its players this weekend, its all-time leader in goaltending victories is plotting a way to stay sharp for his New Jersey Devils.

At 40, Brodeur would be among the oldest NHL players crossing the Atlantic. He also would be among a handful of future Hockey Hall of Famers making the move.

Yet there he is, telling the New York Post he will consider becoming a temporary employee of a European club. "But not right away," Brodeur says.

Last season, Brodeur surprised everyone with a strong season, finishing 31-21-4, before going on a run that culminated with the Devils in an unlikely Stanley Cup finals against the Los Angeles Kings. It didn't end well for Brodeur's crew, but it was the fifth time he has been in goal in the finals.

His reward: a two-year, $9 million contract to remain the franchise goalie.

Brodeur has played only for the Devils in his 19-year career. In that span, he built NHL records for 1,191 games, 656 victories and 119 shutouts.